Owning a rental property can be a lot of work but wise management can keep it profitable for years to come. Whether you’re new to the game or an old veteran, these 6 modern features can increase property value as well as make it more comfortable for residents. 1. Wi-Fi If your rental property doesn’t […]

When my husband and I bought our first rental property in 2007, we barely knew what we were doing. We saved up a large down payment and qualified for a mortgage, then stumbled through the rest of the details without much outside help. Eventually, we found what we thought was a good property for the local rental market. Fortunately, our offer was accepted and we found renters right away. A few years later, we turned our then primary residence into ...

When the owners of a home on Cumberland Street in Dolores Heights purchased and renovated the property several years back, they felt like they finally had their dream home. Then a job opportunity in Europe came up. The owners didn’t want to sell, but knew they’d be gone for an indefinite period of time. So